Seminary students keep faith during Catholic church scandals
Chicago scenes show men like David Kobak drawn to priesthood despite abuse scandals. The Center for Applied Research reports a long term decline in priests from 58,632 in 1965 to 45,191 in 2001, with graduate enrollees down from 8,159 in 1967-68 to 3,584 now. Church leaders warn the recruitment slide may persist without addressing celibacy and related issues.
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Macon County shuts juvenile center over budget shortfall
Macon County closes the Bivens-Whitten Juvenile Center after a $1 million budget gap forcing relocation of offenders to a Sangamon County facility 50 miles away. Violent offenders will be transported by Sangamon vans. Home detention and electronic monitoring serve less serious cases. Judge Greanias promises to secure beds in Sangamon and will pay $120 per day for extra juveniles beyond five.
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Preservation study highlights Chicago railroad bridges
Chicago restoration architect Walker Johnson and his son Ben study rusting and graffitied railroad spans along the Chicago River. Their project for the Chicago Department of Transportation catalogs three moveable bridge types pivot bascule and vertical lift, noting bascules as a Chicago specialty and engineers who shaped late 19th century bridge design.
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